Fischer in Hapoel, Pelekanos in Aris

By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net

D’ Or Fischer returned to Israel and Michalis Pelekanos returned to Greece are both of them are getting ready for the next Eurocup season with their new teams.

Hapoel Jerusalem announced the addition of Fischer to a one-year deal (2.11 meters, 33 years old). The American center left Unics Kazan, his name was rumored to be among many Euroleague teams’ targets, but he finally ended up in Israel where he had played in the past for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Aris signed veteran guard Pelekanos (1.98 meters, 34 years old) to a two season deal. Pelekanos played last season in Asesoft Ploiesti, where he averaged 4.1 points and 2.3 rebounds in 16 Eurocup games last season. In the past has also played for Olympiacos, Maroussi, Panellinios, AEK, Peristeri and Real Madrid.